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- | ==== Causal Layered Analysis ==== | + | ==== Causal Layered Analysis |
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+ | Causal layered analysis is a futures research method focusing on in-depth analysis of current issues and identifying alternative futures. The analysis happens on four levels: //litany//, //social or systemic causes//, // | ||
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+ | After understanding the layered causes of an issue, the method suggests looking at alternatives -- either within each layer or beginning with a new myth/ | ||
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- | (a short introduction/ | ||
=== Process === | === Process === | ||
- | (a step by step process) | + | __CLA abridged: |
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+ | * Step 1: define the issue (or question) | ||
+ | * Step 2: discuss each layer separately (litany, systemic, worldview, myth/ | ||
+ | * Step 3: cluster into themes (ideally 1--2 themes per layer) | ||
+ | * Step 4: after reaching the bottom layer, pick a different myth/ | ||
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+ | __In detail:__ | ||
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+ | == Phase I: Uncovering Causality == | ||
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+ | {{page>: | ||
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+ | == Phase II: Discovering Alternatives (scenario building) == | ||
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+ | {{page>: | ||
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+ | === References === | ||
- | ==== References ==== | ||
- | (a list of references and/or further reading) | + | * [[http:// |
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||